suggestions for heat shielding wires please

[wareaglescott]

On my coyote harness install the alternator plug comes extremely close to the header. Both are obviously fixed locations and are the best I can do. The harness instructions caution about running the wires to close to a heat source. Can someone please suggest a way to heat shield this in some way? What have other coyote users done? This is with the FFR shorty headers.
Thanks

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=58766&d=1474308351

[Duke]

I have the exact same setup. I used some aluminum foil tape (3M from Lowes) and wrapped all the electrical lines around the pipes.

[RoadRacer]

I use this aviation grade heat sleeve whenever wiring or fuel gets close to heat source. Works great

I didn't buy from here (found guy selling helicopter surplus one day) but looks like this:

http://www.extremeheatprotection.com/SAE-AS1072-firesleeve-high-temperature-heat-flame-fire-pyro-resistant-aviation-marine-aerospace-wire-cable-hydraulic-hose-protection-sleeve.html

[boat737]

I've used some stuff like this before. It does expand some, but I don't know if it will fit over that big plug/connector.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#fiberglass-insulation/=1490lra

[NAZ]

All good suggestions above. Before you decide, surf through the Summit Racing online store for even more examples.

[wareaglescott]

Thanks everyone.
I'm leaning towards wrapping the header and putting something on the wire.
Anyone have experience with a particular wrap they would recommend?

[DaleG]

Everything you may need here: https://www.summitracing.com/search/brand/thermo-tec?sortby=Default&sortorder=Ascending&keyword=Thermo-Tec&kr=Thermo-Tec

[carlewms]

I used this material for all wiring near the headers ...

http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/122/850/=1496lan

It is rated up to 1000 deg and can expand to 2 1/4 inches

[wareaglescott]

I used this material for all wiring near the headers ...

http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/122/850/=1496lan

It is rated up to 1000 deg and can expand to 2 1/4 inches

There are a couple types that come up on that link. Which product did you use? What was the inner diameter? And are you saying it will stretch over the plug?

Thanks

[AC Bill]

I had concerns with header heat for a couple areas of the harness, and used DEI Cool Tape for them. Handles up to 2000*f ambient heat. No issues in 5+ years.
https://www.designengineering.com//category/catalog/dei-cycle/insulating-materials/cool-tape

[6t8dart]

I use this aviation grade heat sleeve whenever wiring or fuel gets close to heat source. Works great

I didn't buy from here (found guy selling helicopter surplus one day) but looks like this:

http://www.extremeheatprotection.com/SAE-AS1072-firesleeve-high-temperature-heat-flame-fire-pyro-resistant-aviation-marine-aerospace-wire-cable-hydraulic-hose-protection-sleeve.html

I used this stuff on my Dart, works great.

[CraigS]

I use the type that comes flat w/ velcro along the edges. Cut to the length you need and fold it into a tube silver side out. Makes it real easy to insulate already installed lines, wires etc that you can't get an end loose. It comes in several diameters.